CHARGERS COACH: ‘WE’RE GIVING EVERYONE AN OPPORTUNITY’

Little has changed since the last time the Chargers convened nearly six weeks ago at minicamp.

They haven’t signed one player. They haven’t released a player. Their roster hasn’t been touched since tackle Max Starks signed a one-year contract on May 21.

Quietly, the team has waited for this.

All rookies and veterans will report to training camp today, signaling the resumption of the player evaluation process. The Chargers’ front office chose the patient route in spring workouts, particularly with its class of undrafted rookies, not cutting a player loose for what he showed in shorts before he dressed in pads.

All 20 undrafted rookies the Chargers signed in late April and early May remain on the team.

“We’re giving everyone an opportunity to show us what they can do,” coach Mike McCoy said. “That’s what training camp is for and the preseason. You evaluate guys. Training camp is the next step for everybody. Some guys who (played) better than you thought in OTAs and minicamp, well, they’re not as good in pads, and the game is played in pads. We’ll see who makes the next step. ... By no means are we done with the roster.”

San Diego signed 18 undrafted rookies after the 2012 draft. Four were waived, three others were signed and one was claimed off waivers before training camp began.

There is little incentive to rush a move.

Veterans like defensive lineman Justin Bannan are available in free agency. His missing the start of training camp is not a concern for the 34-year-old, as that spares his body from some of the rigors of camp. The Chargers can use that time to ensure when they move on from an undrafted rookie, or a veteran player, it is the right one.

There is mutual interest between the Chargers and Bannan. On Tuesday, the ex-Bronco had a formal visit with the Lions.

Under construction

McCoy, General Manager Tom Telesco and President Dean Spanos made some renovations to Chargers Park this offseason.

While its roster was untouched, the team’s meeting room was upgraded when players were away. The most noticeable change is the seating area’s elevation, designed to give players an improved view of the presentation screen.

“It was something we talked up when we first got here,” McCoy said. “Just a little wrinkle, something we think that would improve the room. We’re trying to do whatever we can to make it better for the players.”

The Chargers also installed a new media center, expanding from a double-wide to a triple-wide trailer.

Earlier changes this offseason included a new practice field and weight room.

Nuts ’n’ Bolts

Players will be weighed today upon arriving at Chargers Park, part of a daily routine. Any Charger who is overweight can be fined $520 per pound per day, as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Every player received a target weight before the summer break.

• The Chargers will declare to the league which players will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. At the minimum, outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (torn ACL) is expected to be listed.